Biography

BIOGRAPHY

Cole Christiansen was born July 30, 1997, in Suffolk, Virginia. He is a linebacker for the Los Angeles Chargers in the NFL. Christiansen signed with the Los Angeles Chargers as an undrafted free agent on April 25, 2020, after receiving a waiver that allowed him to serve in the reserves and delay his active duty commitment until after his playing career is over. He was waived by the Chargers during final roster cuts on September 5, 2020, but was signed to the team's practice squad the next day. He was elevated to the active roster on November 21, November 28, and December 5 for the team's weeks 11, 12, and 13 games against the New York Jets, Buffalo Bills, and New England Patriots, and reverted to the practice squad after each game. He was promoted to the active roster on January 1, 2021.